Dollar Falls vs. Yen Amid Hint
Japan's Economy Is Improving

NEW YORK -- The yen rose against the dollar and the euro on Friday, boosted by capital flows associated with rallies in Tokyo stocks and repatriation ahead of Japan's fiscal year end.

Late Friday in New York, the dollar was trading at 117.16 yen, down from 117.56 yen late Thursday. The euro was trading at $1.0896 and 127.65 yen, down from $1.0971 and 129.90 yen. The British pound was at $1.6280, below $1.6296 a day earlier.